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Luxury Villa - Salt Water Heated Pool & Spa on Gulf Access Canal

Cape Coral, FL, USA

Villa2309 sq. ft.

Sleeps: 9

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Min Stay: 5 - 7 nights

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Ideal for Large Families where 4 bedrooms and 3 baths are desired

Our large Luxury vacation home is very close to many beaches, golf courses, shopping and some of the best dining. This vacation villa is an entertainment destination with a south facing sun drenched pool deck complete with billiards table and a volleyball net for the pool. The house configuration has an ideal layout where 3 of the bedrooms and bathrooms are in their own wing of the house. Our 2300 sq ft holiday home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms decorated in Key West and Tropical colors for a soothing holiday atmosphere.

What will strike you immediately as you walk in, is the pool vista from almost every room starting from the front door, to the kitchen, dining room and master bedroom. The South facing pool deck streams sunshine into the house continuously accentuating your holiday feel, and calls you to come out to the pool.

What makes this home a hit with our guests is the close proximity to amenities like Del Prado Blvd where all the stores are within 5 minute drive but far enough away from the boulevard where the only sounds you will hear in the morning are the Florida tropical bird calls from your morning bed.

The following are some features of the Vacation Villa:

- LED HDTV in the Living room 40", King Master Bedroom 32", in King Guest bedroom 32"

- Over 100 Hollywood release Movies to watch free from the living room

- Billiards Tables and Table Tennis may be played in the Lanai

- Salt water swimming pool - great for kids or adults sensitive to chemicals

We are located in the Yachting Community of Cape Coral which has 400 miles over Canals, that's more than Venice Italy! We sit directly on the canal so you can enjoy watching the Dolphins, Manatees and Stingrays swimming along.

Our reviews speak for themselves. As proud vacation home owners, because we always dreamed of having one, we want to make our guests feel the same magic we felt when we spend time there in South West Florida.

If boating is your passion, then you will truly enjoying watching the Yachts on their way to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico as you lounge by your private Heated Pool complete with a mini hot tub for two or just sit on the dock and the sunsets.

The home is conveniently located near Cape Coral Beach and is about 10 mins drive to Downtown Fort Myers. Visit the Ford and Edison Estates if you like taking in some history or take in some local seafood at Joe Crabshack.

The location is ideal for the ladies in the group because it is only 25 minutes drive to Fort Myers Beach or 30 minutes to Estero for shopping at outlet malls like Coconut Point Mall or Miromar Outlets or Tanger Outlet on your way to Sanibel Island on Summerlin Road.

For those rich in taste, visit Downtown Naples and walk along 5th Avenue for some high end shops. Our advice is to go there for the view, or perhaps a coffee / glass of wine, but get your bargains at Tanger or Miromar Outlets.

Bedrooms

4 Bedrooms

Sleeps 9

Owner

Michael Geraats

Member Since 2015

Speaks:

english, dutch

Calendar last updated:

Jan 20, 2019

About Michael Geraats

Catherine and Michael are first generation Canadians with parents from Germany, The Netherlands and Scotland. We love Florida, especially SW (South West) and particularly Cape Coral. The people are friendly, the beaches are clean and the weather is almost always sunny. We enjoy being hosts to our North American and European guests seeking a break from cold winters and in search of sun and fun.

Michael Geraats purchased this Villa in 2011

Why Michael Geraats chose Cape Coral

This property is located on a quiet street yet close enough to the main area of shopping on Del Prado Boulevard. You are only minutes away by car to take one of 2 bridges over to Fort Myers to explore Fort Myers Beach or Sanibel Island.
Shopping outlets are nearby at Tanger Outlets or Miramar Outlets in Estero.
Local Golf courses are very inexpensive with golf carts included.

What makes this Villa unique

The Southern facing backyard takes full advantage of the Florida sun which averages 266 days per year. It has a bright pool deck with pocket sliding glass doors that disappear behind the walls that really opens up the home to the outside.
Also a huge Kitchen made us fall in love with this home as we normally like Eat-in kitchens where family discussions brings everyone together, as a break from their iPhones and iPads (well maybe not always ;-).

In Lanai pool deck area, Table Tennis, Billiards, Casino Table to play Roulette, Black Jack, Craps. Table on top of Bar turns over to provide green felt game boards.

Games

Different Board games for family. Risk and 6 games in 1 box plus more.

Music Library

Music channels directly through DIRECTV.

Ping Pong Table

Pool Table

Video Library

NetFlix

Video Games

Internet accessible

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Bicycles

Mens Bike and Womens Pink bike. Helmets and locks included.

Boat

Boats can be rented nearby and any of the nearby Marinas.

Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

Lanai / Gazebo

Water Sports Gear

Tennis

Tennis is located nearby at Cape Coral Yacht Club.

Golf

Nearby, several courses are Public.

Suitability

Long-term Renters Welcome

Pool / Spa

Heated Pool

Private Pool

Large heated pool in Lanai.

Communal Pool

Hot Tub

This hot tub attached to pool gets hot although the jets are a little on the weak side.

Spa Whirlpool

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.

49 Reviews

Wonderful4.8/5

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Very nice location and house

4/5

Stayed Nov 2018

Matthew O.

Nice house, roomy with a nice pool and frontage to canal. Very comfortable

Submitted Dec 6, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thanks Matthew for your review.

Mike

Villa Emerald Coast

5/5

Stayed Nov 2018

Sheila K.

There was two adult couples. Had a very relaxing time lounging by the pool and hot tub. Plenty of space in the house. Loved that the kitchen was very organized. Enjoyed sitting on the dock. Tried fishing. Caught a few small fish with the two very small poles that were available in the home for use. Would have preferred different poles available since that is one of the main reasons that we booked this property. But still had a good time. We were familiar with this area and that is another reason why we booked the this home for the area. Would recommend for future rentals. Michael and Heidi very pleasant to work with for this rental.

Submitted Nov 20, 2018

It is a beautiful,clean,and well equipped home. Close to everything.

4/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Theresa D.

The property is very well kept . Heidi the manager is a wonderful person. Was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our stay and would come back.

Submitted Jul 19, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you Theresa for taking the time to submit a review for our property and our wonderful property manager. Take care and hope to see you back again.

Mike & Catherine

Nice place! Clean and very comfortable

4/5

Stayed Apr 2018

Eric D.

This place was very nice and well equipped with everything you need, I would say be careful of power usage not to go over on power usage could cost you.

Submitted May 4, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thanks Eric for your review.

As vacation home owners, we provide a daily allowance of electricity (more generous than other owners) to cover running costs and even the pool heater in winter months to keep the pool warm for incoming guests.

In the spirit of full transparency, your party of 6 over a 9 day stay used 382 KW which was $57.30 electricity. As owners we paid $48.00 of that amount and you paid $9.30 to our property manager, Heidi. So you paid about $1.00/day for your electric usage. This is typical for most of our guests.

Thanks, Mike

Fantastic Home for Families (or Two)

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

Kelly D.

Everything from the check in process to the check out process was smooth. The home is immaculate as maintained by the owners, property manager Heidi and cleaning staff, Sabine. They were all helpful with reservations, recommendations and questions regarding any issues we had. The home has everything a family needs to be comfortable in regards to the kitchen being fully stocked, the linens and towels as well as the beach/pool towels, chairs and cooler. I would have liked to have at least one other bath towel per person as they get a little musty after having to use them for 5 days but we were able to grab a couple from the other bathroom (there are 3 bathrooms). We felt that the neighborhood was very safe and easily accessible by car to several restaurants. We are beach people and found the beaches to be within a 30 minute drive so that would be the only negative but we had no issue with exploring a different beach every day. Hope to visit them again next year!

Submitted Apr 23, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you Kelly for your review. It was a pleasure being your hosts along with our team Heidi and Sabine to make your stay comfortable. We will try to get more bath towels stocked.

Michael & Catherine

Well maintained and as presented in pictures

5/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Mike H.

Very nice location in Cape Coral, close to restaurants and area beaches. Would stay here again on a future visit.

Submitted Apr 3, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you Mike.

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Cape Coral, FL, USA

Cape Coral was founded in 1957. Real estate developers Leonard and Jack Rosen purchased a 103-square-mile (270 km2) tract known as Redfish Point for $678,000 in that year and, in 1958, began development of the city as a master-planned, pre-planned community.

The Gulf American Corporation (GAC) was formed to develop the area. Canals were dug, streets paved, houses and businesses built. Cape Coral was promoted like no other Florida development. Celebrities were brought in to tout the benefits of 'the Cape', as it is known locally. The first building was the Rosens' company headquarters, at the corner of Coronado and Cape Coral Parkway. Cape Coral's first permanent resident was Kenny Schwartz, the Rosens' general manager. Cape Coral's first four homes were completed in May 1958, on Riverside and Flamingo Drives. Gulf American operated a fleet of five Cessna 172 aircraft to show prospective buyers the development, flying 108,000 passengers in a single year.

Development continued through the early 1960s, mostly on Redfish Point, south of Cape Coral Parkway. By 1963, the population was 2,850; 1,300 buildings had been finished or were under construction; 80 mi (130 km) of road had been built, and 160 mi (260 km) of canals had been dug. The public yacht club, a golf course, medical clinic and shopping center were up and running. A major addition for Cape Coral was the construction of the 3,400 feet (1,000 m) long Cape Coral Bridge across the Caloosahatchee River, which opened in early 1964. Before the bridge, a trip to Fort Myers was more than 20 mi (32 km) via Del Prado Boulevard and over the Edison Bridge to cross the river.

There was a lot of hype, promotion and advertising. Celebrities like Bob Hope, Anita Bryant, and Hugh Downs were brought in. A movie with Phyllis Diller, The Fat Spy (1966), was filmed in Cape Coral and so were episodes of the TV show Route 66.

The city incorporated in August 1970, and its population continued to grow rapidly until the real estate slowdown that gripped the region beginning in 2008.

In its early years, Cape Coral was known as a community with many retired residents. This changed with a population and construction boom in the 1990s, which brought in younger families and professionals. Twenty percent of the population is seasonal residents. Nowadays, the city has a wide variety of businesses, retail shops and restaurants on its major arteries: Cape Coral Parkway, Del Prado Boulevard, Santa Barbara Boulevard and Pine Island Road.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120 square miles, 110 square miles of it is land and 10 square miles of it (9%) is water. Cape Coral is a large peninsula and is bordered in the south and east by the Caloosahatchee River and in the west by Matlacha Pass. The city of Fort Myers lies across the Caloosahatchee River to the east, and Matlacha and Pine Island lie across Matlacha Pass to the west. Matlacha Pass is home to Matlacha Pass National Wildlife Refuge and the state's Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve.

Canals

Cape Coral Florida has over 400 miles of canals, more than any other city in the world. Most of the canals are navigable and some have access to the Gulf of Mexico. Cape Coral's canal system is so extensive that local ecology and tides have been affected.

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee

$175

Additional Guest Fee

$20

Property Damage Insurance

$59

Please pay any electricity used beyond allowance in cash to property manager otherwise it will be deducted from deposit plus a $25 surcharge plus tax since this need to be reported as Income on our tax returns. Save the fee and pay with cash.